IGI moves to the ‘Walkie Talkie’
International General Insurance Holdings is today moving its London operations to new offices in the “Walkie-Talkie” Building at 20 Fenchurch Street.
Bermuda-based IGI said its move to the 15th floor of the iconic building reflected the growth of the company’s principle underwriting hub and its continued commitment to the London market.
“We are excited about this move, especially to such a prestigious location, and we’re delighted to be in the company of a number of our respected London market peers in the Walkie Talkie building,” said Waleed Jabsheh, IGI president and chief executive officer, who is based in London. “The IGI Group has grown substantially over the past five years and our London team has expanded as we have entered new lines and markets and enhanced the teams that support our global underwriting.
“This relocation allows us to continue that build-out, and with all our people now being situated on one floor, it enhances our ability to collaborate more effectively with each other. It also offers a more suitable space for engaging more actively with our clients and brokers.”
More than 130 people will be based in the new office, including 60 underwriters able to write across the following business lines: energy, property, general aviation, construction & engineering, ports & terminals, marine cargo, marine trades, contingency, political violence, financial institutions, legal expenses, professional indemnity, D&O, marine liability, and reinsurance treaty business.
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